KOZHIKODE: Samastha Kerala Jam-Iyyathul Ulema has said that the derogatory remark made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma against the Prophet was highly reprehensible and unfortunate. As per the statement released by Samastha president Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukkoya Thangal, India should apologize to the world.

Samastha also said that Nupur Sharma's statement should be seen as a continuation of the statements and actions being taken by the central government. It demanded the central government to formally apologize to the world for the remark against the Prophet and take strong legal action against the culprits and ensure their punishment.